9 years ago
Naypyidaw:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw yesterday for a three-day visit, received a ceremonial welcome from Myanmar President Htin Kyaw before the two inspected the guard of honour in Naypyidaw. Late last night, PM Modi had said he had a "wonderful meeting" with Myanmar President Htin Kyaw during which they discussed steps to deepen the "historical relationship" between the two neighbours. In the agenda for the day, PM Modi held a range of delegation-level talks with Myanmar's State Counsellor and de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi. PM Modi in a joint statement said, "It is important to maintain security and stability along the long land and maritime borders of India and Myanmar... India stands with Myanmar over the issue of violence in the Rakhine state which has led to loss of innocent lives." He visited Ananda Temple in the historic city of Bagan, 150 kilometres from the capital. He also addressed the Indian community at an event. This is PM Modi's first bilateral visit to Myanmar. He last visited the country in 2014 to attend the ASEAN-India Summit. The Myanmarese President and Ms Suu Kyi had visited India last year.
